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Firstly you can download your iso version here if you need another install disk.

This will only work if the computer was an OEM like HP. The Windows 8 key is embedded in firmware. You can create a bootable live linux disk. You can download Puppy linux which I believe will work. Burn the iso disk. In order for the disk you boot you will need to disable SecureBoot in UEFI and also Fastboot/Quickboot if enabled. You can also use Rufus to create a bootable USB flash drive using the Puppy linux iso.

After booting to the puppy desktop open Rox terminal and type the following command